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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was very kindly sent to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
~Short Synopsis~
The land of the In Between is a kingdom in strife. As declared by the royal family, those with powers have no freedom and have to take part in a census that controls their lives. When an ancient enemy returns Jacob Grimm knows there is only one person who can help...the only problem is Ivy Andersen believes the In Between to be a fairytale. When Grimm turns up at her door in the Above, Ivy must come to terms with the fact that the In Between is not only real but she is their only hope. Her world is thrown upside down when she discovers that she also has the powers of an Elemental.
~Review~
I was very excited to get my hands on this book as it is compared to Stardust and Shadow & Bone which are two books I love! And I'm pleased to say I was not disappointed. The world that Watson creates is exquisite and very much deserving of the comparison to Gaiman's world in Stardust. I would even go as far as to say that TORN is a YA alternative to Stardust.
TORN has a strong cast of characters who are complexed and intriguing. I particularly liked Jacob Grimm and I cannot wait to learn more about him (I'm a sucker for a morally grey character). Ivy is a likeable protagonist and her choices and reactions to what is happening around her are believable. She's another character that I can't wait to see grow and develop through the books. And if you're a fan of the found family trope then you'll definitely enjoy these characters.
This book has plot twists at every turn and will definitely have you rereading pages to check 'yes that actually did just happen'. And I loved that it subverted a lot of my expectations. I'm excited for the next instalment as, warning, it ends on a pretty major cliff hanger!
Torn: Verse of Grimm Book One comes out September 21st and I highly recommend you support this indie author by pre-ordering yourself a copy now.
~Short Synopsis~
The land of the In Between is a kingdom in strife. As declared by the royal family, those with powers have no freedom and have to take part in a census that controls their lives. When an ancient enemy returns Jacob Grimm knows there is only one person who can help...the only problem is Ivy Andersen believes the In Between to be a fairytale. When Grimm turns up at her door in the Above, Ivy must come to terms with the fact that the In Between is not only real but she is their only hope. Her world is thrown upside down when she discovers that she also has the powers of an Elemental.
~Review~
I was very excited to get my hands on this book as it is compared to Stardust and Shadow & Bone which are two books I love! And I'm pleased to say I was not disappointed. The world that Watson creates is exquisite and very much deserving of the comparison to Gaiman's world in Stardust. I would even go as far as to say that TORN is a YA alternative to Stardust.
TORN has a strong cast of characters who are complexed and intriguing. I particularly liked Jacob Grimm and I cannot wait to learn more about him (I'm a sucker for a morally grey character). Ivy is a likeable protagonist and her choices and reactions to what is happening around her are believable. She's another character that I can't wait to see grow and develop through the books. And if you're a fan of the found family trope then you'll definitely enjoy these characters.
This book has plot twists at every turn and will definitely have you rereading pages to check 'yes that actually did just happen'. And I loved that it subverted a lot of my expectations. I'm excited for the next instalment as, warning, it ends on a pretty major cliff hanger!
Torn: Verse of Grimm Book One comes out September 21st and I highly recommend you support this indie author by pre-ordering yourself a copy now.